Convention 13

August 1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a contact sheet with black and white images from an event with signs and banners. The contact sheet features multiple small frames arranged in horizontal rows, showcasing scenes from the event, including banners, signs, and a crowd gathering indoors. The signs have words and names, suggesting a convention or rally. Many images show interactions and exchanges in front of a crowd. The black and white film gives a classic and timeless feel to the contact sheet, likely indicating an earlier era of photography.
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Provenance

Gift to NGA, 1990.

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Wikidata ID

Q64162226

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